Sunny Health & Fitness Flip & Foldable Rowing Machine for Home w/Extended Slide Rail, Full-Body Workout, Low-Impact, Optional Extra Long Rail, Quiet Rail Cover, Water Motion and Free SunnyFit App

For context: I'm a fit, 6ft 175lb 36 year old and ex collegiate athlete. I moved to a place where running in the winter is something only masochists engage in, and wanted something to replace my daily 5K. When I purchased this a couple of years ago, I thought it'd either lead to me turning to something other than rowing or upgrading to a more expensive rower if I enjoyed it as my running alternative. I still have this, it gets used at least 5 days a week for 6 months of the year and maybe 3 days a week the rest of the year in 20-30 minute high intensity intervals. Below are the pros and cons.PROS:- I can't believe this machine costs what it costs, for the $ I really don't think you're going to get a more effective or durable cardio machine (caveat - if you're a heavier human, this might not hold up as well as it has for myself. My weight fluctuates between 175lb and 185lb...I'd say that if you're 200lbs or less, this machine should handle your weight without breaking a sweat. I know that it has a listed weight limit, whatever it is I'd go by that when considering this machine);- LOW maintenance - I haven't had to do anything to maintain this machine and I've had it for years.- Easy to assemble (it does take some time, but not as much as you'd think);- Effective workout - I've used high-end rowers in fitness clubs since getting this, and while this isn't EXACTLY comparable to those, it's not far off and the price difference is enormous...just row faster! (it mostly lacks higher resistance levels, but it's highest resistance should be more than adequate for most people);- Relatively small footprint (check the dimensions - I have it basically running along the shorter wall of a small bedroom and it really takes up hardly any space);- Minimum noise - none of these are whisper quiet, but this is quieter than most...it has developed some additional noise over the years, but it is still relatively quiet considering it's an erg.CONS- Noise (but that's any of these machines);- Limited range of motion...I think I'd ideally like a couple of extra inches, but if you're 6ft or shorter this should still pretty much work fine for you to get in a full stroke;- Limited display - this is probably its most significant shortcoming...I wish it displayed strokes per minute (easy enough to determine by doing a little math, but who likes to do math while they're trying to work up a sweat?);- Resistance (as mentioned previously) - for most, this will provide more than enough resistance...and if it doesn't increasing the pace is always an option.The slight lack of resistance, slightly limited range of motion for anyone in the 6ft+ range, and rudimentary display/tracking options are the things that keep this from being comparable to much higher end rowing machines...but if all you're looking to do is work up a sweat via a low impact workout, I really don't think you can beat this $ for $. I've thought of buying a slightly higher-end rower since getting this one 3 years ago, but can't justify the additional cost.

I love this machine, and wish I had bought one years ago. I get a fantastic workout exercising most muscle groups. I bought this 3 months ago but have been waiting to review until I have some real experience with it. Setup was extremely easy and it is extremely well packaged. I think it took longer to remove from the packaging than it did to assemble. The rower is extremely quiet and exceptionally smooth. I watch the morning news as I row and I don't have to turn up the volume at all. The timer function is great, it senses when you're actually rowing so it's only timing your actual exercise. I would definitely buy this again. I'm 73 inches, 220 pounds; if you're much taller I'd look for something else. When I'm all the way forward the rowing handle is in full contact with the machine, I wish I had like 2 more inches, but I'm just looking for an aerobic workout and this fills that purpose excellently. The rowing handle is about an inch too short for me, but that's not an issue for me. Now for my two tiny gripes. First, the holes for the quick-release pin aren't lined up so I can't get the pin to go through the entire rail; this doesn't affect operation. Second, the rollers under the seat are impossible to access without disassembling the seat from the rail. This is an issue because if a speck of something (like sawdust) is on the rail, it'll get embedded on the roller, causing a bothersome rhythmic thump as you go forward and back. To clean off the rollers, you have to fully disassemble the seat, and it's not really designed for that so reassembly is a bit of a PITA. Again, it doesn't affect operation, the rhythmic thumping it's just an annoyance. To avoid, be sure to wipe down the rail with a microfiber cloth before you start rowing. If you do have to disassemble the seat, take close up pictures of the bolt that you'll be removing so you can reassemble correctly.Overall this is a fantastic exercise machine. If all you're looking for is exercise, it's great. If you want a machine to practice and prepare for real rowing/crew, you'll probably want to upgrade to a more professional model. But for me, I love this thing.